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Wakachiku Construction CoTSE:1888 +0.27%60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:1888 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,509.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,395 Construction companies, Wakachiku Construction Co ranks better than 60.86% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wakachiku Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1888'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.12 Max: 4.78
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Wakachiku Construction Co was 4.78. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.12.
TSE:1888's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 60.86% of 1395
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.09
vs TSE:1888: 1.40
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Wakachiku Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Wakachiku Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:1888 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wakachiku Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Wakachiku Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wakachiku Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wakachiku Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Wakachiku Construction Co (TSE:1888) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Wakachiku Construction Co. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Wakachiku Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Wakachiku Construction Co ranks #546 out of 1395 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Wakachiku Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Wakachiku Construction Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.56 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 4.78. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09. Wakachiku Construction Co's value of 1.56 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wakachiku Construction Co ranks #546 out of 1395 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wakachiku Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wakachiku Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Wakachiku Construction Co ranks #546 out of 1395 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Wakachiku Construction Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09. Wakachiku Construction Co's value of 1.56 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Wakachiku Construction Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Wakachiku Construction Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.09, based on 1,395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wakachiku Construction Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.56 is 25.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Wakachiku Construction Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wakachiku Construction Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.56, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wakachiku Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakachiku Construction Co (TSE:1888) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,509.05, compared to a current price of 円3,720.00 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.56, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 25.4% below the Construction industry median of 2.09. Wakachiku Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wakachiku Construction Co (TSE:1888), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Wakachiku Construction Co (TSE:1888) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakachiku Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,720.00 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,509.05.
GuruFocus considers Wakachiku Construction Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1888:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.56 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: 円4,509.05 vs. price of 円3,720.00 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Construction median (#546 of 1395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wakachiku Construction Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the construction business. Principally, it is involved in the projects related to domestic and overseas construction, marine development, regional and urban development, environmental maintenance and conservation, other construction-related projects. Additionally, the company is also into management and real estate business.
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